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The CBAS (Community-Based Adult Services) program was formerly known as Adult Day Health Care in California until 2015.

The ADHC program was previously funded by the State of California as a General Relief program with subsidized funds from the federal government. It was a state-optional program until it transitioned to a federally mandated program under the Medicaid Waiver 1115, following the adoption of new laws in California.

CBAS is a community-based, long-term health care service for adults aged 18 or older. At the CBAS center, participants receive day care services provided by a team consisting of a registered nurse, social worker, physical/occupational therapist, therapeutic activity coordinator, registered dietitian, and meals, for a minimum of four hours per day. This service is provided for six months, contingent on the approval of the Individual Care Plan (IPC) and Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) by the managed care health plan of each participant. Upon request by the participant, a new IPC and TAR will be submitted to the HMO for approval of continued care for the next six months, after the participant’s PCP (Primary Care Provider) recommends it again and the CBAS center’s multidisciplinary team drafts a care plan. The services can be extended by the HMO every six months thereafter, pending their review.